Series, 2026–Returning
Appropriation Nation
1 season, 5 episodes, 13 min avg.
Comedian Kura Forrester dives into cultural appropriation, exploring how aspects of Māori culture, including language and traditional designs, are exploited for profit.
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Episode 1
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May 26, 2026
Kura unpacks what cultural appropriation really means and why it matters.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
May 26, 2026
Kura investigates the global commodification of the haka.
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Episode 3
Episode 3
May 26, 2026
Kura explores the appropriation of Māori art and the fight to protect creative sovereignty.
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Episode 4
Episode 4
May 26, 2026
Kura and her peers question representation, power, and who gets to tell Māori stories on screen.
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Episode 5
Episode 5
May 26, 2026
Kura and Stacey Morrison examine te reo Māori and why Māori voices must lead the conversation.
